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Books

Poet jaye simpson isn’t interested in being relatable. Maybe that makes them even more relatable

Poet jaye simpson isn’t interested in being relatable. Maybe that makes them even more relatable

The Two-Spirit Oji-Cree Saulteaux writer’s debut collection was nominated for three literary awards

By Jas Morgan • June 21, 2021 at 10:11 am EDT
TV & Film

Mae Martin talks ‘Feel Good,’ comedy and John Wick as gender

Mae Martin talks ‘Feel Good,’ comedy and John Wick as gender

The Canadian comedian shares their thoughts on standup, queerness and the second season of their acclaimed Netflix show

By Mel Woods • June 18, 2021 at 11:32 am EDT
Relationships

The amazing aunties and uncles of Desi Rainbow

The amazing aunties and uncles of Desi Rainbow

Why this support network for South Asian families took off last year during the pandemic

By Krishna Rau • June 18, 2021 at 9:07 am EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Strength in numbers

Topline: Strength in numbers

In the face of increased violence, LGBTQ2S+ folks must come together

By Ziya Jones • June 17, 2021 at 12:40 pm EDT
That’s the Way It Is

Jean Smart is still a saucy survivor the gays can’t help rooting for

Jean Smart is still a saucy survivor the gays can’t help rooting for

Playing a standup comedian on HBO Max’s “Hacks,” the screen icon is at the centre of a very queer universe

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour • June 15, 2021 at 10:38 am EDT
Protest and Pleasure

Up against the wall: Queer and trans migrants prove that no body is illegal

Up against the wall: Queer and trans migrants prove that no body is illegal

In the third installment of the “Protest and Pleasure” series: How state borders constrain a nation’s residents just as much as they control who gets let in 

By Chanelle Gallant • June 14, 2021 at 11:54 am EDT
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Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 7 recap: The talent portion

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 7 recap: The talent portion

In the penultimate episode of the season, an underdog falls short

By Kevin O’Keeffe • June 14, 2021 at 7:00 am EDT
Books

In ‘With Teeth,’ Kristen Arnett shows that gay moms can be messy too

In ‘With Teeth,’ Kristen Arnett shows that gay moms can be messy too

The Florida writer discusses her latest novel, queer fluidity and the perfect lesbian bar

By Mel Woods • June 10, 2021 at 3:51 pm EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Celebrating LGBTQ2S+ Indigenous futures for National Indigenous History Month

Topline: Celebrating LGBTQ2S+ Indigenous futures for National Indigenous History Month

June honours both queer and Indigenous communities—and to celebrate, here’s some amazing Indigenous LGBTQ2S+ creators and artists who inspire us

By Rachel Giese • June 10, 2021 at 1:43 pm EDT
Parenting

The cost of building a family

The cost of building a family

Ken McNeilly wants the Canadian government to make tax credits more fair for queer men—and others—grappling with the cost of assisted reproduction

By Alison Motluk • June 9, 2021 at 12:36 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 6 recap: Rugby realness

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 6 recap: Rugby realness

A makeover challenge gives an under the radar queen the chance to shine

By Kevin O’Keeffe • June 7, 2021 at 7:00 am EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Looking back at the AIDS crisis’s beginnings as we (hopefully) end the COVID-19 crisis

Topline: Looking back at the AIDS crisis’s beginnings as we (hopefully) end the COVID-19 crisis

Forty years after the first report about AIDS, what have we learned about taking care of ourselves and each other?

By Paul Gallant • June 3, 2021 at 12:30 am EDT
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Politics

Conservatives plan to spend Pride Month pressing for blood ban changes

Conservatives plan to spend Pride Month pressing for blood ban changes

The opposition party tabled a draft order to end the discriminatory practice for queer men and trans people

By Dale Smith • June 2, 2021 at 4:37 pm EDT
That’s the Way It Is

If Carrie couldn’t handle bisexuality, how will she do with pronouns on the ‘Sex and the City’ reboot?

If Carrie couldn’t handle bisexuality, how will she do with pronouns on the ‘Sex and the City’ reboot?

In these uncertain times, nostalgic TV brings comfort, even when it should make us cringe

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour • June 1, 2021 at 1:20 pm EDT
Protest and Pleasure

More WAPs, less cops

More WAPs, less cops

In the second installment of the “Protest and Pleasure” series, we explore why defunding the police is the best protection against sexual violence

By Chanelle Gallant • May 31, 2021 at 9:49 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 5 recap: Marketing genius

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 5 recap: Marketing genius

A dynamite lip sync to “Absolutely Everybody” caps an otherwise frustrating episode

By Kevin O’Keeffe • May 30, 2021 at 7:15 pm EDT
TV & Film

Everything queer coming to streaming platforms in June

Everything queer coming to streaming platforms in June

From  Mae Martin in “Feel Good” to Lil Nas X at Can’t Cancel Pride 

By Sarah Taher • May 27, 2021 at 12:57 pm EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: It’s (always) an honour just to be Asian

Topline: It’s (always) an honour just to be Asian

The recent rise in anti-Asian racism has made acknowledging and celebrating Asian Heritage Month all the more urgent

By Michelle da Silva • May 27, 2021 at 12:20 pm EDT
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